Category Archives: Health

North Carolina Launches “Unshame NC” Campaign to Combat Substance Use Disorder Stigma
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and First Lady Anna Stein today announced the launch of “Unshame North Carolina,” a comprehensive public...
Curtis Media Jul 22, 2025

Free Medicare 101 Webinar Offers Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Benefits
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A free online educational webinar titled “Medicare 101” is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EDT, offering participants a comprehensive introduc...
Curtis Media Jul 22, 2025

Carteret Health Care Plans $17.5 Million Surgery Center in Cedar Point
BEAUFORT, N.C. - Carteret Health Care is moving forward with plans to establish a new ambulatory surgical facility in Cedar Point, submitting a certificate of need application to state regulators for ...
Curtis Media Jul 11, 2025

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Cancer Patient Access to Complex Therapies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reim...
Curtis Media Jul 10, 2025

UNC Health Wayne Ranks Among Nation’s Top 323 Hospitals for Life-Saving Heart Attack Care
GOLDSBORO, NC - UNC Health Wayne has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment, receiving the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest P...
Curtis Media Jul 04, 2025

N.C. Department of Labor Increases Maximum Penalties for Workplace Safety Violations
RALEIGH, N.C. —- The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced significant increases to maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, with the updated fin...
Curtis Media Jul 03, 2025

USDA Announces 2025-26 Income Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the federal income eligibility guidelines for the 2025-26 school year, determining which North Carolina students qualify ...
Curtis Media Jul 03, 2025

All Resources on Deck: CALM Event Connects Community with Essential Support Services at Herman Park
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This weekend, The Coalition for Addiction Life Management (CALM) recently organized a community resource event at Herman Park, bringing together multiple organizations to showc...
Curtis Media Jun 30, 2025

North Carolina Reaffirms Mental Health Support as Federal Government Ends LGBTQ+ Option on 988 Lifeline
RALEIGH, N.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will eliminate federal funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specific option on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a ...
Curtis Media Jun 23, 2025

Community Celebrates Launch of Life Changing Behavioral Health Respite Center in Eastern NC
CHADBOURN, N.C. - Credentialed media representatives are cordially invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newly launched Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respi...
Curtis Media Jun 15, 2025


